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One-Dimensional Fluid–Structure Interaction Models in Pressurized Fluid-Filled Pipes: a Review Review One-Dimensional Fluid–Structure Interaction Models in Pressurized Fluid-Filled Pipes: A Review David Ferras 1,* , Pedro A. Manso 2, , Anton J. Schleiss 2 and Dídia I. C. Covas 3, 1 Department of Environmental Engineering and Water Technology, IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, 2611AX Delft, The Netherlands 2 Laboratory of Hydraulic Constructions (LCH), École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland; pedro.manso@epfl.ch (P.A.M.); anton.schleiss@epfl.ch (A.J.S.) 3 CERIS, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal * Correspondence: [email protected] (D.F.); [email protected] (D.I.C.C.); Tel.: +31-152-151-121 (D.F.) Received: 3 September 2018; Accepted: 28 September 2018; Published: 8 October 2018 Featured Application: This research aims at providing an extensive literature review on the state-of-the-art numerical models in 1D Fluid–Structure Interaction (FSI). Readers will find especially useful the novel classification of FSI models, their governing equations and associated citations supporting further reading. Abstract: The present review paper aims at collecting and discussing the research work, numerical and experimental, carried out in the field of Fluid–Structure Interaction (FSI) in one-dimensional (1D) pressurized transient flow in the time-domain approach. Background theory and basic definitions are provided for the proper understanding of the assessed literature. A novel frame of reference is proposed for the classification of FSI models based on pipe degrees-of-freedom. Numerical research is organized according to this classification, while an extensive review on experimental research is presented by institution. Engineering applications of FSI models are described and historical accidents and post-accident analyses are documented. Keywords: hydraulic transients; water–hammer; fluid–structure interaction; degrees-of-freedom; junction coupling; Poisson coupling; friction coupling; Bourdon coupling. 1. Introduction The first scientific contributions to the field of Fluid–Structure Interaction (FSI) in transient pipe flow took place in the 19th century when authors like [1,2] realized the need for considering both fluid compressibility and pipe-wall distensibility as interacting mechanisms. Classical water–hammer theory is also based on this principle. Since then, many researchers have added their contributions in a step-wise manner, building up and shaping the theory of hydraulic transients in pipe flow. Software in the field of hydraulic transients is developed to cope with water–hammer waves, which are pressure waves associated with a sudden momentum change of fluid flow embedded in a closed-conduit. FSI models deal with the original principle of classical water–hammer theory, i.e., the consideration of water–hammer waves as a result of the relation between fluid and pipe deformations. A milestone was presented in [3] with a PhD thesis entitled ‘An extension of the theory of water–hammer’. The basis of one-dimensional (1D) FSI was established, pipe vibration modes were described and the basic formulation for straight pipes was presented. Skalak’s work triggered the FSI research on the two-way coupling between fluid dynamics and structural mechanics. Contributions by [4–12] developed and completed the theory for all the basic degrees-of-freedom (DOF) of pipe-systems. Appl. Sci. 2018, 8, 1844; doi:10.3390/app8101844 www.mdpi.com/journal/applsci Appl. Sci. 2018, 8, 1844 2 of 33 Some historical reviews on hydraulic transients in pipe flow are given by [13–18]. The developments in water–hammer research before the 20th century are well summarized by [19]. In addition, Refs. [20,21] presented in-depth reviews that served, at that time, as vision papers. More recently, Ref. [22] presented a complete state-of-the-art review focusing on both historic and most recent research and practice covering most of the water–hammer research topics. Surveys more specific in the field of Fluid–Structure Interaction are given by [8,11,23] and, more recently, by [24]. The aim of the current review is to report the most significant contributions carried out in water–hammer research related to Fluid–Structure Interaction in 1D hydraulic transients modelling, giving emphasis on the time-domain analyses and focusing on the most recent research. A novel classification of FSI models based on pipe-degrees-of-freedom is presented. The paper starts with the basic definitions and background theory that frame the research of FSI in water–hammer modelling. Numerical and experimental research is documented following the physics-based classification of pipe degrees-of-freedom. Finally, insights of engineering applications of Fluid–Structure Interaction developments in pipe flow are pointed out. 2. Definitions and Basic Concepts 2.1. Fluid–Structure Interaction In the present review, Fluid–Structure Interaction in pipe systems is defined as the transfer of momentum and forces in both ways, between the pipe-wall and the contained fluid during unsteady flow [8]. Hence, FSI in pipe flow involves, at least, transient responses of two different physical systems. The interaction arises when the time scales of both system responses are shorter than the time scale of the overall transient event (i.e., time lag between the initial and the final steady state). If the disturbance source is shorter than both system responses, then fast fluid and solid transients simultaneously occur. If their interaction is strong enough, then the description of FSI might be worthwhile in water–hammer analyses and interaction mechanisms have to be taken into account. In a broad sense, Fluid–Structure Interaction embraces any form of energy transfer, one upon another, between the fluid and the structure. In common engineering problems, this transferred energy is typically kinetic and elastic or thermal. The former is termed mechanical Fluid–Structure Interaction and the latter thermal Fluid–Structure Interaction. Heat exchange effects in transient pipe flow are barely significant, processes are assumed adiabatic, and FSI analyses are mainly focused on the momentum exchange between the fluid and the pipe structure. Two different approaches may be followed to account for the momentum transfer into the structure [25]: considering that the structure moves as a rigid solid or by the propagation of a local excitation/deformation of the solid. In the first, no transient event is considered propagating throughout the solid, the structure element moves as a rigid body and its effect on the fluid is analysed. In the second, the modes of vibration of the structure element are excited and their respective transient states are taken into account and coupled with the fluid transient. The present review is focused only on the second form. FSI analyses may be classified according to the dimensions and the degrees-of-freedom with which the pipe system is allowed to move. Normally, in 1D water–hammer analysis, the classification criterion is based on the modes of vibration of the pipe, which is quite convenient for frequency-domain approaches. However, for time-domain analyses, a classification based on the pipe degrees-of-freedom is more physically intuitive. The latter is the classification criterion used herein. 2.2. Degrees-of-Freedom in Fluid-Filled Pipes Degrees-of-freedom (DOF) are the number of independent coordinates or parameters that describe the position or configuration of a mechanical system at any time [26]. Systems with a finite number of degrees-of-freedom are called discrete systems, and those with infinite degrees-of-freedom are called Appl. Sci. 2018, 8, 1844 3 of 33 continuous systems. Pipe systems are continuous systems; however, these can be treated as discrete systems for numerical modelling purposes, with many DOFs depending on the number of nodes. Pipes are slender elements; therefore, a 1D approach assuming that the fluid pressure propagates axially during hydraulic transients is reasonable. However, transient pressures transmit forces over the pipe wall that make the pipe system move in a 3D space. The basic degrees-of-freedom for a rigid body in a 3D space are three for translation (i.e., heaving, swaying and surging) and three for rotation (i.e., pitching, yawing and rolling). An infinitesimal control volume of a pipe-segment (like in Figure1) will have the referred six basic degrees-of-freedom. The pipe-wall control-volume is a hollow cylinder; therefore, axisymmetric vibration due to hoop (circumferential) strain must be considered as well, adding another degree-of-freedom. Also called pipe breathing, this degree-of-freedom has to do with the radial displacements of the pipe-wall. Additionally, the infinitesimal control volume of the 1D contained fluid accounts for another degree-of-freedom. In other words, the fluid is indeed an inner coaxial cylinder with only one degree-of-freedom in the axial direction. Henceforth, in the present 1D FSI analysis, eight degrees-of-freedom compose the infinitesimal control volume of a pipe. For each degree-of-freedom, momentum and mass conservation laws are applied, giving as a result a set of 16 partial differential equations (cf. Equations (1)–(16)), with time and space coordinates as independent variables, governing two basic dependent variables related with the loading and the movement in each degree-of-freedom (i.e., load and deformation relation). Depending on the pipe geometry, axial, shear, bending and torsional forces and displacements alternate throughout the pipe. A schematic of such displacements is shown in Figure1. Figure 1. Spatial reference system and sign convention in a straight pipe element. FSI models in 1D water–hammer analyses can be classified according to the pipe degrees-of-freedom as follows: • 1-DOF (fluid surging): only the axial fluid transient event is described. • 2-DOF (breathing): radial inertia of the fluid and the pipe are taken into account. • 3-DOF (solid surging): refers to the axial movement of the pipe. • 4-DOF (swaying): includes the effect of horizontal displacement of the pipe.
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